Rotavirus infection is a very unpleasant disease. It is especially difficult for small children and pregnant women. But expectant mothers shouldn't panic. If this disease is treated correctly, nothing will threaten the health of the fetus.
Why rotavirus infection is dangerous
Rotavirus infection, or as it is also called, intestinal flu, can be contracted anywhere. The cause of infection can be contact with a sick person, eating poor-quality products, poor-quality water. The prevention of this disease is regular hand washing with soap and water. You also need to try to avoid staying in crowded places during the epidemic.
Particular attention should be paid to this for pregnant women. They tend to have a hard time tolerating high fever and severe vomiting. In addition, they are not allowed to take all medications.
Symptoms of rotavirus infection are diarrhea, fever, chills, and vomiting. Some confuse them with symptoms of poisoning. In addition, during infection with rotavirus, as a rule, there are very unpleasant sensations in the lower abdomen.
How to treat rotavirus during pregnancy
Rotavirus by itself is not that scary. It does not penetrate the placental barrier and therefore does not adversely affect the fetus. But in the absence of proper treatment, it can pose a serious danger. First of all, it consists in dehydration of the body.
Dehydration can cause a lack of oxygen, which in turn can put you at risk of miscarriage or premature birth. It is also dangerous for the pregnant woman herself.
No antibiotics are required during rotavirus infection. Treatment is reduced to replenishing lost fluid. In such cases, pregnant women are prescribed abundant drinking and the use of various electrolytes, rehydration drugs, which can be purchased at pharmacies. In case of severe vomiting, call a doctor immediately. Perhaps a specialist will prescribe inpatient treatment.
In order to stop intoxication, you can use activated charcoal, which is not contraindicated for pregnant women. Calculating its dosage is pretty straightforward. For every 10 kilograms of weight of the expectant mother, 1 tablet of activated carbon is required. You can bring down the temperature with paracetamol. The rest of the antipyretic can have a negative effect on the body of the mother and fetus.
Homeopathic medicine aficionados can try to bring down the temperature with natural medicines. But before starting treatment, be sure to make sure that they are allowed during pregnancy.
